US Bridges

RTE 29 over Hale Creek

Fair

Fulton County, New York · 0.1 MI N JCT Rts 29+30A · Structure no. 000000001020610

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,978
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 over Hale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 29 over Hale Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,978 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,057 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRTE 29
CrossesHale Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT Rts 29+30A
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates43.00931, -74.36005
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,978 (2020)
Projected traffic17,057 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$786,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 29 over Hale Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 29 over Hale Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 29 over Hale Creek carry?

About 16,978 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 over Hale Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns RTE 29 over Hale Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.